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Sumit Nagal attains career-high singles ranking of 71

Sumit Nagal attains career-high singles ranking of 71

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The Indian jumped six places following his runner-up finish at the Perugia ATP Challenger tournament on Sunday.

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Young guns dominate US Open, ending big three reign

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A US Open full of upsets and hungry, young contenders offered the latest sign that men's tennis has entered a new era

Nadal slams retirement talk after losing to Djokovic at Olympics

Nadal slams retirement talk after losing to Djokovic at Olympics

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal says he will decide when to retire following the Paris Olympics after losing in straight sets to 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the second round of the singles.

9 children killed, 2 injured as house wall collapses in MP's Sagar

9 children killed, 2 injured as house wall collapses in MP's Sagar

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The incident took place between 8.30 am and 9 am near the campus of a temple during a religious programme in Shahpur village under Rehli assembly seat, as per officials.

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Tough draw for unseeded Nagal at French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The 26-year-old then made first round exits from the Bordeaux Challenger and Geneva Open earlier this month.

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

India left embarrassed at Para Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Flash targets for Para Shooting World Cup trap finals create controversy.

Bopanna-Ebden beaten in Monte Carlo Masters

Bopanna-Ebden beaten in Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal was trailing in his second round men's singles match against Holger Rune of Denmark, when rain led to a suspension of the contest.

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

106 'Govindas' injured in dahi handi celebrations in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

As part of the celebrations, Govindas or Dahi Handi participants form multi-tiered human pyramids to break 'Dahi Handis' (claypots filled with curd) suspended in mid-air.

Gauff, Swiatek headline tough US Open women's field

Gauff, Swiatek headline tough US Open women's field

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Contenders lurk around every corner in New York, as a gruelling year has left the title vulnerable for those hoping to capture a maiden major title.

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Swiatek dismantles Paolini to win 4th French Open title

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Iga Swiatek cemented her position as the undisputed queen of clay

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Djokovic begs Nadal for 'one last dance'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

In Mahua vs Amrita Roy battle, don't forget the CPM

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The curious onlookers that greet the candidates are, however, unaware about the importance of history. They are just there to catch a glimpse of 'Rani Ma' Amrita Roy or Mahua Moitra.

Jarry takes down Tsitsipas in Rome

Jarry takes down Tsitsipas in Rome

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Swiatek downs Gauff to meet Sabalenka in Italian Open final

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Swiatek looks unstoppable heading into French Open

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Iga Swiatek will be looking to join a select band of players who have lifted the Suzanne Lenglen Cup four times

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Balaji to partner Bopanna at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

When contacted, AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar said he does not have any objection to Bopanna playing with Balaji, ranked 84, at the Paris Olympics.

Workshop: Experiment with clay

Workshop: Experiment with clay

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Aneela Dias and Rekha Goyal, ceramic artists from the Sir JJ School of Art, are organising an introductory workshop to the art of clay modelling.

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Nadal rallies into Bastad quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal trailed in the second set before overcoming No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain.

Clay wins decathlon gold

Clay wins decathlon gold

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

All about Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final to win his fourth Grand Slam title.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Madrid Open: Federer makes triumphant return to clay

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Osaka survives test to reach last 16

Sumit Nagal set to qualify for Paris Olympics

Sumit Nagal set to qualify for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Sumit Nagal won the Heilbronner Neckarcup ATP Challenger event beating Alexander Ritschard of Switzerland

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Machac stuns Djokovic in Geneva Open semis

Rediff.com24 May 2024

World No 1 Novak Djokovic was beaten by Tomas Machac in the Geneva Open semi-finals.

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Ram-Krajicek dash Nadal-Alcaraz's Olympics doubles dream

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Spain's dream team met its match as Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of an Olympic doubles gold medal were ended by American duo Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek on Wednesday.

Nagal stuns world number 38 Arnaldi, makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

Nagal stuns world number 38 Arnaldi, makes history at Monte Carlo Masters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

India's Sumit Nagal becomes 1st Indian to win match at Masters on clay since 1990!

Clay animation in Taare Zameen Par

Clay animation in Taare Zameen Par

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Reader Arvind Chudasama sends us photographs.

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

Rediff.com31 May 2016

For all their success together, the red dirt isn't Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis' most favourite surface.

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Can anyone challenge Rafael Nadal on clay?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Nadal enters his title defence after a stellar season on his favourite surface.

Hewitt learning to love clay

Hewitt learning to love clay

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The Australian appears to have rediscovered the self-confidence and enjoyment of the game that drove him to the top of the world rankings in 2001 aged just 20

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.

Clay romps to decathlon gold

Clay romps to decathlon gold

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

American Bryan Clay outclassed the opposition to win gold in the Olympic decathlon on Friday, leading from start to finish in the two-day competition. His winning margin of 240 points was the most convincing in the multi-disciplined event since 1972.

Bring on the clay, says rejuvenated Nadal

Bring on the clay, says rejuvenated Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Rafael Nadal's hopes of a 15th Grand Slam title were crushed by an inspired Roger Federer in the Australian Open final on Sunday but the rejuvenated Spaniard was already rubbing his hands together with the prospect of a 'special' season on clay.

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic etched his name into Olympic history, capturing the gold medal in a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Zheng beats Vekic to win historic tennis gold for China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she held off Croatia's Donna Vekic for a 6-2, 6-3 win in a tense final on Saturday.

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

How Ganeshji Comes To Rural Raigad

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Tennis power couple Badosa, Tsitsipas split

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Tsitsidosa era ends as Badosa announces split with Tsitsipas

Tennis round-up: Tsitsipas captures first clay court title

Tennis round-up: Tsitsipas captures first clay court title

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Tsitsipas regained his composure to save a set point in the 10th game before sealing the victory in the tiebreak for his third career title.

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Still looking for No 24, Serena set for clay swing

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Serena said she felt 'pretty fresh' ahead of the claycourt swing as she prepares for the French Open